Despite high levels of background noise, you are able to selectively tune in to what your friend is saying in a crowded cafe. This selective enhancement is referred to as the _______ effect.
A) covert attention
B) perceptual load
C) cocktail party
D) early-selection

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This phenomenon is commonly known as the cocktail party effect. It refers to the ability to focus one's attention on a particular stimulus while filtering out a range of other stimuli, such as in noisy environments like a crowded cafe.

Despite High Levels of Background Noise, You Are Able to Selectively